Communications Manager - Anonymous employee UPS Employee Review

4.0
May 30, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people are wonderful, for the most. Of course, there will always be jerks wherever you go. But overall, UPS hires good people that know how to "adult" in tough situations. Old school manners prevail, with men holding doors and waiting for women to enter and exit elevators first - sometimes to comical effect if the woman in question is not used to such gentlemanly behavior (me). Beautiful campus, decent cafeteria, steady and dependable organization.

Cons

Dependability sometimes breeds complacency, so long term employees tend to coast in their jobs. The old-timers someone just hold on until retirement (at 55 if you have been an employee for 25+ years!) New employees should not expect that kind of retirement. Contractors do a LOT of work for UPS - but of course - you can be let go at any moment (a downside of contractor life). For the most part, contractors treated fairly, although there is the typical "smoke and mirrors" / red badge crap that still goes on (honestly no different than other contract positions I've had). Also, like many companies-UPS is extremely focused on attracting millennials-often at the expense of neglecting older employees. This is definitely creating some resentments in the troops.

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The pay is excellent .health care is 100 % paid with 100 %coverage...with exception to eye and dental which is about 70%..coverage...pension is outstanding..full package with wages and benefits is worth 130,000 yearly..without a college education I am grateful for the standard of living UPS HAS AFFORDED ME AND MY FAMILY!...and with 27 years of service I now get 6 weeks vacation with 8 sick days..and 9 paid holidays...we work hard like many people in the work force but we are well compensated!.

Cons

The only con is while your children are young you give up a lot of family time..I never got to watch my kids play sports and missed a lot of their growing years...the job can be hard on your home life but if you can make it through those years you and your family will enjoy the financial freedom that UPS provides...and now I look forward to a prosperous retirement!...so hang in there all you young drivers...

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